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Snidley Family History

Snidley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sidley, Sidney, Ridley, Sibley, Sisley, Shipley, Smiley, Studley

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Where is the Snidley family from?

You can see how Snidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snidley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Snidley families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Snidley families living in Arkansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Snidley's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Snidley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Snidley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snidley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Snidley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Snidley. For the veterans among your Snidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snidley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snidley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snidley

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